Online and Hybrid Classes

You can take JCC online classes from virtually anywhere, provided you have an Internet
connection. The most exciting thing is you can do the work at any time of the day
– before work or after work, at noon or after midnight – whatever works best for you!
Choose from credit-bearing courses and non-credit workshops that can all be taken
right from the comfort of your own home!

Get your degree totally online. We offer seven degrees and three certificates.

To Search for Distance Learning Classes

To search for DL classes (opens in a new window), choose the Registration Term (the term you’re going to take the course(s)) and click Submit. In the Instructional Methods box, choose Online-Blackboard, Hybrid, Interactive
Televisions or Classroom at Ft. Drum and click Submit.

Proctored Exams

Some of our online and hybrid classes require proctored exams. A proctor is a person who supervises an exam to make sure the exam is secure and
the right person is taking it. Ask your instructor about online proctoring using
Respondus®. If your class requires a proctor, you should review your instructor’s requirements
and the official proctor guidelines.

Are you Ready?

Like all college classes, online classes require skills such as time management, reading
comprehension and the ability to work independently. There are many ways to test
your skills to see if you are ready for an online course.

Online Help, Surveys and Tips. There are a lot of surveys that check whether you have the skills to succeed in an
online course. Remember, these skills will help in all of your classes, work and
in life!

Blackboard Orientation. We offer a free orientation to online classes where you can see what an online class
looks like, test uploading assignments, taking a quiz, and adding to a discussion.

You may view the Orientation as a Guest (opens in a new window) or if you are already able to log in to Blackboard, go to:

Preview Week. Already registered for an online course? Most online courses are available one week
from the actual start of classes. This is called Preview Week. During Preview Week,
you can:

Take a “tour” of the course to learn how to navigate its various sections

View the syllabus

Email the instructor with questions

Check your technology. Online classes require access to a computer with Internet. Check out the computer
minimum requirements and test your computer with the Open SUNY Computer Checker.

Hybrid Classes

JCC also offers a number of convenient hybrid classes. These courses combine classroom
instruction with online learning so you still connect in person with your professor
and classmates while enjoying the convenience of online classes.

Hybrid classes have many of the same functions as fully online classes, so you need
many of the same skills to succeed.